What does the cryptic crossword clue "Baboon? Please stare (6)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DO (synonym="DO") + GAPE (synonym="=please stare; cf. Do help yourself = Please help yourself") = DOGAPE The answer is DOGAPE.

Baboon? Please stare (6)

Independent Cryptic #11744 | 21 Across | 2024-05-31 flower

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